Did you know ?
*Eco tourism is the main focus point within Costa Rica, this is why the Government promotes and allows the establishment
of a healthy development.
*San Jose was the first Latin American city that was light up with electricity, before countries like Brazil which has
a much bigger development rate.
*Costa Rica has 5 different Indian antique languages that are characterized by its region: el bribri, maleku, cabecar, brunca y guaimí.
*Costa Rica has 5 different Indian antique languages that are characterized by its region.
The Costa Rican *Coin is the "colon" name after Americas discoverer Cristobal Colon, before this the
Indians used to use seeds and corn in exchange for other goods.
*The National Symbols of Costa Rica are; El arbol de Guanacaste, la Guaria Morada, La carreta, el Venado Cola Blanca, el yiguirro y la Marimba.
*The " Isla del Coco" is considered natural humanity heritage, this island was used by pirates as a shelter where they supposedly hid their treasures, the same island where they filmed the movie " Jurassic Park".
*Costa Rica does not have an army since 1948 being a Government that does not use violence to solve issues or protect its interests.
*The national Hero's name was Juan Santa Maria, who was a brave young soldier that decided to give up his life for his country and its freedom
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